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Blessed are [Male] You: Gendering God in Jewish Text
ברוך אתה יי אלהינו מלך הועלם אשר קדשנו במצותיו וציונו להדליק נר של שבת Baruch atah adonai, eloheinu melech haolam, asher kidshanu b’mitzvotav... Read More
Can Interfaith Dialogue Change Election Results?
As a Muslim, it is heartbreaking for me to see the extremely negative political rhetoric coming out of our presidential candidates’ mouths. From threats to bar Muslims from entering the United State... Read More
Purim and Holy Saturday: Waiting On the World to Change
When John Mayer’s hit single “Waiting On the World to Change” first hit the radio waves, I would refuse to listen to it. My self-assured high school-aged smugness thought that this... Read More
Holocaust Museum Reflections
I had the opportunity to join some of my fellow State of Formation scholars at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum earlier this week for a day-long workshop, and I found it very productive. ... Read More
Celebrating Womanist Scholarship for Women’s History Month 2016
In 1979, African-American novelist and poet Alice Walker wrote “Coming Apart,” a short story about a Black woman in the U.S. confronting her Black husband about his use of pornography. For support... Read More
Co-Authoring for Life and Resistance
“First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Trade Unioni... Read More
The Politics of Difference
Chicago celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on March 12 by dyeing the river green and having a parade. I wanted to go and enjoy the parade festivities before studying for final exams. So, I took the bus to... Read More
What the Great Church Swimsuit Debate Has to Do with Sexual Assault on College Campuses
I love my alma maters and the university I currently attend. I am, for the most part, proud to be affiliated with them. However, I am appalled that three out of the four colleges I have attended have ... Read More